Franklin, NH vs Littleton, NH

Littleton is moderately more affordable than Franklin, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Franklin scores 91 compared to 82 for Littleton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Franklin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Franklin is $1,088/month compared to $878/month in Littleton — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Littleton is more affordable at $213,200 median vs $243,800.

Median household income in Franklin is $69,870 compared to $47,879 in Littleton (+45.9%). While Franklin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Franklin spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, less than the 22% in Littleton.

Climate-wise, Franklin is notably warmer with an average of 47.2°F compared to 42.6°F in Littleton. Franklin receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 37" in Littleton.